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Part One: Tony Alamo: The Worst Preacher

Behind the Bastards

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Exploitation and Paranoia: The Alamo Cult Phenomenon

This chapter examines the controversial practices of the Alamos in the 1970s, where they exploited marginalized individuals under the guise of providing shelter and community. It explores the manipulative tactics used by cult leaders like Tony Alamo, connecting societal fears and the reactionary movements in evangelicalism to the cycle of exploitation and financial gain.

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